Rising interest, inflation and a tightening supply of homes all weighed upon the French property market in 2023, as the volume of home sales decreased for the first time since 2015.
For a land peppered with lookalike villages, finding the real gems hidden amongst the French countryside is easier than you might think. This is thanks to a scheme that awards rural French communities that are especially rich in culture and heritage with a recognisable badge of approval. You know you’re arriving in a village that’s a cut above average when you spot the red, grey and white ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages de France’ sign!
*Since this article was published, the French government rejected the law that would have allowed Brits with second homes in France access to an automatic long-stay visa. Read more here.
*Since this article was published, the French government rejected the law that would have allowed Brits with second-homes the right to stay in France for up to 6 months without a visa. Read more here.
There is a huge amount of talk about living a healthy lifestyle at the moment. France is no exception and the French seem to have a good idea of how to live a happy, healthy life.
When buying a property overseas, it’s likely that you want to be a bit pickier than you are in your home country. After all, you’re not only buying a home, but you’re also buying into a brand-new way of life!
